Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing general duties for employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Key regulations containing specific requirements for risk assessments, with Regulation 16 specifically addressing pregnant workers and new mothers
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Regulations setting out requirements for workplace facilities and conditions that must be considered for pregnant workers
Equality Act 2010: Legislation providing protection against pregnancy and maternity discrimination and establishing duty to make reasonable adjustments
Employment Rights Act 1996: Act establishing rights relating to pregnancy and maternity leave, including protection against unfair dismissal
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Specific regulations governing computer work considerations for pregnant employees
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations establishing restrictions on heavy lifting, particularly relevant for pregnant workers
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations ensuring protection from harmful substances that could affect pregnant workers or their unborn children
New and Expectant Mothers at Work Regulations: Specific guidance and regulations on workplace adjustments required for pregnant and new mothers
HSE Guidance: Health and Safety Executive's official guidance on protecting new and expectant mothers at work
ACAS Guidance: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service guidance on pregnancy rights and obligations in the workplace
